Strong Government Focus Ariento's status as an authorized CMMC Third-Party Assessor Organization and recent recognition as an Agreement for Online Services for Government position it as a trusted partner for federal agencies and defense contractors. This focus on government compliance presents ongoing sales opportunities to agencies seeking certified cybersecurity and IT compliance solutions.

Expanding CMMC Offerings The launch of Ariento's CMMC Certification Assurance program and the CMMC Early Bird Assessment Program highlight their proactive approach to helping clients achieve and maintain cybersecurity maturity. There is potential to upsell comprehensive CMMC compliance packages to defense contractors and organizations seeking to meet evolving federal cybersecurity standards.

Strategic Industry Positioning Ariento's partnerships, such as with Palo Alto Networks, and recent involvement in government-focused programs indicate a strong position within the cybersecurity and managed services markets. This offers opportunities to cross-sell advanced security solutions and managed security services to mid-sized organizations looking to enhance their cybersecurity posture.

Focus on Managed Services With a background as a managed service provider offering Office 365 GCC High subscriptions and a turnkey cybersecurity approach, Ariento caters to organizations seeking simplified, reliable compliance and security management. This positions them well to grow recurring revenue streams by expanding managed security and compliance services for both federal and commercial clients.

Growth Potential with Government Contracts Recognized as an AOS-G partner and actively participating in government programs signals significant growth potential through federal contracts. Business development efforts can target government-related entities and defense contractors looking for authorized assessors and managed security providers, driving expansion into high-demand compliance and cybersecurity markets.